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Not going to Drake? Not to worry, Stefan Poncé’s got what you need

“Stefan Poncé has given Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa and Childish Gambino their biggest hits,” says THE FADER. The Grammys agreed in 2015, granting Poncé, only 24 years old, double-nominations for the Warner Chappell signee’s production skills.

Poncé most recently lent his magic touch to producing the new, cinematic, larger-than-life Kanye West / Vic Mensa track “U Mad,” (listen here) which West and Mensa debuted this spring at a surprise show in London, breaking the Internet with its sonic fury.

Now, the native Chicagoan is stepping out from behind the boards and into the spotlight with his debut solo show “Stefan Poncé & Friends Live” happening Friday, May 29th at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago.

Poncé, known for drawing talent and tastemakers like Vashtie, Hannibal Buress and Chance the Rapper to his popular residency at East Room, will be turning up the volume at the Bottom Lounge, and, for the first time, giving a chance for the 17+ crowd to participate in the action.

“I love the New York party scene and I love how very popular DJs have their own parties and I wanted to bring that atmosphere to Chicago,” says Poncé. “I feel like I cater to kids who are nerds deep inside and don’t want to admit to it.”